MEP Project Manager

Turner & Townsend; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead planning, coordination, and delivery of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing scope on complex construction projects. This role interfaces with clients, consultants, contractors and project teams to ensure design, construction, commissioning and handover meet objectives, quality, schedule and budget.

You will manage MEP scope, schedule, budget, risks and stakeholder communications, coordinating architects, engineers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or construction field.
• 5+ years leading MEP systems on large-scale projects including design, construction, and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection).
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with consultants, contractors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP scope across all project phases from design through turnover.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors for seamless delivery.
• Review designs, drawings, specs, calculations, and submittals for compliance.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, startup, and turnover activities to ensure readiness.
• Support procurement, bid evaluations, and contract administration.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

About the role

At Turner & Townsend, we deliver better outcomes for our clients, helping to realize ambitious projects and programs across the built environment. The MEP Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) scope on complex construction projects. This role serves as a key interface between clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams, ensuring MEP systems are designed, constructed, commissioned, and handed over in accordance with project objectives, quality standards, schedule requirements, and budget expectations.

What you'll do

• Lead the delivery of MEP scope throughout all phases of the project lifecycle, from design through commissioning and turnover.
• Manage MEP project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
• Review MEP designs, drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical submittals for compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor construction progress and oversee installation activities to ensure adherence to quality, safety, and performance standards.
• Facilitate technical issue resolution and drive timely decision-making across project teams.
• Support procurement efforts, bid evaluations, contractor selection, and contract administration activities.
• Lead MEP coordination meetings and manage interfaces between building systems and construction trades.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, startup, and turnover activities to ensure operational readiness.
• Monitor project risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and budget objectives.
• Prepare project reports, forecasts, and executive-level presentations for clients and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, process improvement, and enhanced project delivery outcomes.
• Foster strong client relationships and contribute to business development and project pursuit activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing MEP systems on large-scale commercial, industrial, healthcare, mission-critical, life sciences, or data center projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building systems infrastructure.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and vendor partners.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, construction delivery processes, commissioning, and project controls.
• Ability to review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools such as Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Strong leadership, organizational, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• PMP, PE, LEED, CCM, or other relevant professional certifications are preferred.

Additional Information

*SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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